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GROUND SOURCE HEAT PUMPS

Ground source heat pumps operate by taking heat from within the ground by a network of buried pipes.

Typical layouts are

Horizontal collectors - a pipe laid approximatley 1.3m below ground in a continous loop. Typically lengths are 100m of pipe for each 50m2 of floor area.

Vertical collectors/Bore holes. - a pipe laid down bore holes to greater depths, allowing greater ground tempratures to be achieved. Due to the speacilist nature of drilling into the earth to depths in excess of 50m this option is normally only used in areas where space restricts horizontal collectors or other restrictions eliminate air source heat pumps.

BENEFITS

Available from 5KW to 500KW
Typical COP Ratings up to 4.8
Suitable for FLATS/HOUSES/COMMERCIAL.
Capable of providing heating, hotwater, and cooling.
Suitable for both radiators and underfloor heating.
Simple user friendly controls.

GRANTS

Ground source heat pumps are eligible for the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI)
(Phase 1- RHPP) Domestic ground source heat pumps installed since 15 July 2009 are able to claim £1250/unit
(Phase 2 - RHI)The government is due to launch the RHI later in 2012.
To qualify you must use an MCS accredited installer